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International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2021
The use of chemotherapy is the basic approach to cancer treatment. These therapeutic agents lead ... more The use of chemotherapy is the basic approach to cancer treatment. These therapeutic agents lead to multiple symptoms because these agents cannot selectively distinguish between cancerous and noncancerous cells. As a result, children undergoing chemotherapy may have cytotoxic and severe side effects. The author investigated the frequency and severity of common symptoms based on previous literature among children undergoing chemotherapy. Materials and methods: Seventy five (75) children undergoing chemotherapy along with their parents were enrolled as participants. Therapy associated side effects of children were reported in a scale of 0 to 5 to assess the severity of the side effects. Results: The findings of the present study revealed that 80% of the study participants reported therapy-related symptoms. The most frequent symptoms were changes in taste (95%), loss of appetite (88%), nausea (87%), vomiting (72%), and dry mouth (71%). Gastrointestinal symptoms and fatigue were seen severely in most of the participants. According to the severity level, 9% of the participants had severe, 29% had moderate and 62% of them had mild severity of the therapy related symptoms. The study also suggested that there was a significant association between severity of the side effects and duration of treatment (0.029), chemotherapy phase (<.00001) and drug regimen (0.015). Conclusions: The present study concluded that children undergoing chemotherapy experienced lots of distress due to the nature of the treatment. Changes in taste are the most persistent therapy-related symptom reported by children. Other frequent Gastro-intestinal symptoms were loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and weight loss.
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 2019
Background Toilet training is one of the most important phenomena during childhood. At the age of... more Background Toilet training is one of the most important phenomena during childhood. At the age of three children must train enough to control the bowel and bladder. They should acquire to adapt not only to delight his and her loved ones additionally also to preserve self integrity. Therefore it's a moral responsibility of the caregivers to train their child for toilet training.1The objectives of the study were to compare the post-test knowledge and practice of mothers in control group and experimental group. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at selected Village, Doiwala Block, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. One hundred and thirty-nine participants were selected based on inclusion criteria conveniently and assigned randomly to control and experimental group. Data was collected by administering structured knowledge questionnaire and self reported practice checklist. Results: Findings suggest that the mean post test knowledge score (15.03±1.926) of experimental group was higher than the control group (12.48±2.40). The independent't' test was applied to find the difference between two means. The difference was found 6.906 which was significant at the level of p<0.05. There was no difference in mean post test practice score of experimental group and control group. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the study it was concluded that home based toilet training was effective in improving the knowledge of mothers.
International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2018
Background: Respiratory tract infections are the major cause of morbidity and mortality among chi... more Background: Respiratory tract infections are the major cause of morbidity and mortality among children and are responsible for around 12 million under-five deaths in a year. Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of breathing exercises as play method on cardiopulmonary parameters among children with acute respiratory tract infections. Materials and Methods: True experimental pretest and posttest design was used. A total of 67 children aged 312 years having acute respiratory tract infections were randomly divided into experimental (34) and control group (33). The data collection tool included baseline information of participants, cardiopulmonary parameters assessment, and pediatric dyspnea scale. Pretest data were collected in both the groups. Balloon blowing breathing exercises were administered to the experimental group. Post interventional cardiopulmonary parameters were assessed after 1 week in both the groups. Result: The mean posttest heart rate (96....
Radiation therapy is the treatment modality of cancer treatment which has benet to reduce cancer... more Radiation therapy is the treatment modality of cancer treatment which has benet to reduce cancer as well as side effects which lead to malnourishment. The purpose of the study was to give nutritional counseling to patients with H&N cancer undergoing RT and assess its effects on dietary pattern and Symptoms of side effects of radiation therapy. Methodology: the research design was adopted in this study was quasi experimental one group time series design. purposive sampling technique was adopted to include 46 patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy in Cancer Research Institute, Swami Ram Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, Uttarakhand India. Data were collected by administering socio-demographic proforma, structured dietary pattern checklist. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The result of the study showed signicant improvement in calorie intake between rst and second week on radiation therapy after giving dietary c...
Pediatrics & Therapeutics
Objective: The first objective of the study is to determine effectiveness of structured teaching ... more Objective: The first objective of the study is to determine effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding home management of side effects of chemotherapy among parents. The second objective of the study is to find association between the pretest knowledge levels of parents with selected demographic variables. Methodology: A quantitative research approach with quasi-experimental, one group pretest posttest design was used. The population for the study was parents of children receiving chemotherapy and the sample in the study was 51 parents of children receiving chemotherapy at cancer research institute, Himalayan hospital, SRHU. On the first day written consent was taken from the participants and collected the data by using tool 1-(demographic variables) and tool-2 (structured knowledge questionnaire) interview schedule. Same day structured teaching programme was given in the form of intervention. On the 7th day posttest was done by using same tool. Results: The mean post-test knowledge score of parents is 22.45 ± 1.73 which was significantly higher than the pretest knowledge score 16.21 ± 1.99 there was a significant improvement in the knowledge of parents regarding home management of side effects of chemotherapy. Paired 't' test was calculated to find the significant difference between means of pretest and posttest knowledge scores. The calculated 't' value was 17.37 which is more than the table value 2.009. (df=50 at p<0.05). Chi-square test was performed to find association, only one variable relation with child was significant. Conclusion: It was concluded that the structured teaching programme on home management of side effects of chemotherapy was effective in increasing knowledge of parents.
IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science, 2017
Introduction: School children are emerging as creative persons who are preparing for their future... more Introduction: School children are emerging as creative persons who are preparing for their future role in society. It’s the time of new achievement and craze of new experiences in their life. So the parents must understand the normal behavior of the child. Each Child needs and preferences should be respected by their parents. Children spend much time in school as well as at home, therefore teachers and parents are responsible to detect any child which is deviated from the normal behavior and needs concern. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding IMBP in primary school children among teachers and to find out the association between the knowledge score of primary school teachers and selected demographic variable. Methodology and results: Quasi experimental one group pre-test post-test design was conducted in selected primary schools of Doiwala, Uttarakhand. The study was confined to sixty six pr...
Poor sleep quality and daytime sleepiness are the most prevalent sleep problems globally among co... more Poor sleep quality and daytime sleepiness are the most prevalent sleep problems globally among college students which contributes to the poor health of an individual as well as it affects academic performance of students. College students can easily adopt lifestyle changes which occur at a high rate and affects the sleep pattern and sleep behavior which contributes to the poor health of an individual. Methodology: In this study quantitative research approach was used as research approach in the study. The study was conducted at two different degree colleges of Dehradun. A total of 170 participants were assessed for daytime sleepiness, factors affecting sleep and sleep problem in the first phase. Seventy seven (77) participants had sleep problem as per PSQI and they have been included in the second phase. In experimental group, intervention was given in the form of teaching once followed by relaxation continuously for two weeks. Then sleep quality was assessed on 14 day and 28 day of...
Pediatrics & Therapeutics, 2017
Background: Hospitalization is stressful condition for children of all age groups. Venipuncture i... more Background: Hospitalization is stressful condition for children of all age groups. Venipuncture is one of the common painful procedures performed in hospital. Pediatric patients are often subjected to unexpected medical procedures that cause pain and anxiety. Statement of the problem: "A study to assess the effectiveness of Diversional Activity on pain and anxiety during venipuncture among children in a selected Hospital of Dehradun, Uttarakhand". Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of diversional activity on pain and anxiety during venipuncture among children in both experimental and control group and to find the association between level of pre interventional anxiety and pain of children with their personal profile. Methodology: A quantitative research approach with quasi experimental, two group pre-test post-test design for anxiety and post-test only design for pain was used. The study was conducted in pediatric areas of Himalayan Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Consecutive sampling technique was used to select the study subjects. Data was collected from 69 children (34 in control group and 35 in experimental group) by using children's fear scale to measure anxiety and Wong Baker Face Pain scale to measure pain. Results: The mean post interventional anxiety score of children in experimental group was 1.2 ± 0.54 which was significantly lower than the control group 3.4 ± 0.5. The mean post interventional pain score of children in experimental group was 4.5 ± 1.9 which was significantly lower than the control group 9.1 ± 1.3. Comparison of mean post interventional anxiety of experimental and control group was done by using independent 't' test and calculated 't' value was 8.4 which was found statistically significant at p<0.05. Comparison of mean pain score of children in experimental group and control group was computed by using independent 't' test and calculated 't' value was 5.54 and also found statistically significant at p<0.05. Conclusion: On the basis of findings the investigator concluded that the diversional activity was effective in reducing anxiety and pain during venipuncture.
Rashmi Joshi | Sanjenbam Emon Chanu | Vandana Chauhan, 2019
Background Toilet training is one of the most important phenomena during childhood. At the age of... more Background Toilet training is one of the most important phenomena during childhood. At the age of three children must train enough to control the bowel and bladder. They should acquire to adapt not only to delight his and her loved ones additionally also to preserve self integrity. Therefore it's a moral responsibility of the caregivers to train their child for toilet training.1The objectives of the study were to compare the post test knowledge and practice of mothers in control group and experimental group. Materials and Methods The study was conducted at selected Village, Doiwala Block, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. One hundred and thirty nine participants were selected based on inclusion criteria conveniently and assigned randomly to control and experimental group. Data was collected by administering structured knowledge questionnaire and self reported practice checklist. Results Findings suggest that the mean post test knowledge score 15.03±1.926 of experimental group was higher t...
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 2018
Children are the future resources of the nation. Preservation of their lives will always be a pri... more Children are the future resources of the nation. Preservation of their lives will always be a priority. Today lifestyle, environmental and other factors makes the child sick for that they need special treatment. After hospitalization, they need post discharge care at home. The present study aimed to identify the factor influencing post discharge care of hospitalized children among parents. Descriptive exploratory research design was used in this study. Parents who brought their child for follow up in OPD were the samples. Semi structured questionnaires were used for collecting the data from 66 samples who were selected by purposive sampling technique. Result showed that parents faced difficulties in giving medication and in transportation. Parents were stressed and alteration in their routine work during child care. Researcher concluded that maximum participants got information about the care to be given at home from the hospital itself, but still parents got difficulty in giving ca...
Pediatrics & Therapeutics
It is a study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and pract... more It is a study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice of postoperative care among parents of children with cleft lip and cleft palate in a selected hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Objective: The main objectives of the study was to compare the post-test knowledge of parents on postoperative care of cleft lip and cleft palate in control and experimental group and to assess the post-test practice of parents on post-operative care of cleft lip and cleft palate in control and experimental group. Methodology: Quasi-experimental, two groups pre-test and post-test designs were used in the study. The study was done in selected hospital Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The sample comprised of 60 parents of children with cleft lip and cleft palate who fulfilled inclusion criteria. All the participants who are available at the time of data collection were taken consecutively. Data was collected from participants by conducting interview schedule using structured knowledge questionnaire and observation practice checklist. Result: The result showed that in experimental group the mean post-test knowledge score (18.90 ± 0.95) was higher than the mean post-test knowledge score (10.46 ± 1.52) in control group which was found statistically significant at p<0.05. The mean post-test practice score in experimental group in day 1 was 10.40 ± 1.95 which was higher than the control group 7.00 ± 1.59 and the 't' value was 7.36. Again the mean post-test practice score in experimental group in day 2 was 11.80 ± 1.95 which was higher than the control group 6.66 ± 1.72 and the 't' value was 11.84. On third day the mean post-test practice score in experimental group was 10.76 ± 2.26 which was higher than the control group 6.43 ± 1.45 and the 't' value was 8.80. Hence the score predict that there was significant difference between the mean post-test practice in experimental and control group at p<0.05 level. So there was no evidence to accept the null hypothesis, hence the researcher rejects the null hypothesis and accepted the research hypothesis. Conclusion: It was concluded that structured teaching programme on post-operative care of cleft lip and cleft palate was effective in increasing knowledge and practice of parents.
International Journal of Nursing Education, 2016
The impact of parental alcoholism on adolescents is a psycho-social issue that urgently requires ... more The impact of parental alcoholism on adolescents is a psycho-social issue that urgently requires research and public awareness.
International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2019
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most infectious diseases if not treated properly it m... more Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most infectious diseases if not treated properly it may lead to mortality. The directly observed treatment, short course (DOTS) therapy is the choice of the treatment of TB. Objectives: The objectives of the study were (1) to determine the factors influencing compliance of persons with TB to DOTS, (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of an awareness program on knowledge and compliance to DOTS among persons with TB, (3) to find the association between pre-test level of knowledge with selected sociodemographic variables, and (4) to find the association between pre-test level of compliance to DOTS with selected sociodemographic variables. Materials and Methods: An evaluative approach with one group pre-test and post-test design was used as a research design in the study. 50 participants were selected as a sample using purposive sampling technique. The data were collected using structured knowledge questionnaire and compliance checklist through interview schedule Results: The study result showed that the mean post-test knowledge score (17.32 ± 1.58) was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (10.80 ± 2.05) and t value is 27.22 at P < 0.05. Similarly, the mean post-test compliance score (8.92 + 0.72) was higher than the mean pre-test compliance score (6.00 ± 1.05) and t value is 9.369 at P < 0.05. The sociodemographic variable such as age and educational status was significantly associated with pre-test knowledge score (χ² = 5.993, P < 0.05, and χ² = 11.49, P < 0.05), respectively, and gender was significantly associated with pre-test compliance score (χ² = 4.482, P < 0.05). The main reason for noncompliance to DOTS therapy was difficult to take multiple drugs for a long period and data showed that family support (29.55%) was highly influencing to comply with DOTS therapy. Conclusion: The awareness program was highly effective in increasing knowledge among TB person and compliance to DOTS therapy. Therefore, the knowledge and compliance of the TB person to DOTS therapy can be further improved by providing on-going awareness programs.
International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2021
The use of chemotherapy is the basic approach to cancer treatment. These therapeutic agents lead ... more The use of chemotherapy is the basic approach to cancer treatment. These therapeutic agents lead to multiple symptoms because these agents cannot selectively distinguish between cancerous and noncancerous cells. As a result, children undergoing chemotherapy may have cytotoxic and severe side effects. The author investigated the frequency and severity of common symptoms based on previous literature among children undergoing chemotherapy. Materials and methods: Seventy five (75) children undergoing chemotherapy along with their parents were enrolled as participants. Therapy associated side effects of children were reported in a scale of 0 to 5 to assess the severity of the side effects. Results: The findings of the present study revealed that 80% of the study participants reported therapy-related symptoms. The most frequent symptoms were changes in taste (95%), loss of appetite (88%), nausea (87%), vomiting (72%), and dry mouth (71%). Gastrointestinal symptoms and fatigue were seen severely in most of the participants. According to the severity level, 9% of the participants had severe, 29% had moderate and 62% of them had mild severity of the therapy related symptoms. The study also suggested that there was a significant association between severity of the side effects and duration of treatment (0.029), chemotherapy phase (<.00001) and drug regimen (0.015). Conclusions: The present study concluded that children undergoing chemotherapy experienced lots of distress due to the nature of the treatment. Changes in taste are the most persistent therapy-related symptom reported by children. Other frequent Gastro-intestinal symptoms were loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and weight loss.
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 2019
Background Toilet training is one of the most important phenomena during childhood. At the age of... more Background Toilet training is one of the most important phenomena during childhood. At the age of three children must train enough to control the bowel and bladder. They should acquire to adapt not only to delight his and her loved ones additionally also to preserve self integrity. Therefore it's a moral responsibility of the caregivers to train their child for toilet training.1The objectives of the study were to compare the post-test knowledge and practice of mothers in control group and experimental group. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at selected Village, Doiwala Block, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. One hundred and thirty-nine participants were selected based on inclusion criteria conveniently and assigned randomly to control and experimental group. Data was collected by administering structured knowledge questionnaire and self reported practice checklist. Results: Findings suggest that the mean post test knowledge score (15.03±1.926) of experimental group was higher than the control group (12.48±2.40). The independent't' test was applied to find the difference between two means. The difference was found 6.906 which was significant at the level of p<0.05. There was no difference in mean post test practice score of experimental group and control group. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the study it was concluded that home based toilet training was effective in improving the knowledge of mothers.
International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2018
Background: Respiratory tract infections are the major cause of morbidity and mortality among chi... more Background: Respiratory tract infections are the major cause of morbidity and mortality among children and are responsible for around 12 million under-five deaths in a year. Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of breathing exercises as play method on cardiopulmonary parameters among children with acute respiratory tract infections. Materials and Methods: True experimental pretest and posttest design was used. A total of 67 children aged 312 years having acute respiratory tract infections were randomly divided into experimental (34) and control group (33). The data collection tool included baseline information of participants, cardiopulmonary parameters assessment, and pediatric dyspnea scale. Pretest data were collected in both the groups. Balloon blowing breathing exercises were administered to the experimental group. Post interventional cardiopulmonary parameters were assessed after 1 week in both the groups. Result: The mean posttest heart rate (96....
Radiation therapy is the treatment modality of cancer treatment which has benet to reduce cancer... more Radiation therapy is the treatment modality of cancer treatment which has benet to reduce cancer as well as side effects which lead to malnourishment. The purpose of the study was to give nutritional counseling to patients with H&N cancer undergoing RT and assess its effects on dietary pattern and Symptoms of side effects of radiation therapy. Methodology: the research design was adopted in this study was quasi experimental one group time series design. purposive sampling technique was adopted to include 46 patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy in Cancer Research Institute, Swami Ram Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, Uttarakhand India. Data were collected by administering socio-demographic proforma, structured dietary pattern checklist. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The result of the study showed signicant improvement in calorie intake between rst and second week on radiation therapy after giving dietary c...
Pediatrics & Therapeutics
Objective: The first objective of the study is to determine effectiveness of structured teaching ... more Objective: The first objective of the study is to determine effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding home management of side effects of chemotherapy among parents. The second objective of the study is to find association between the pretest knowledge levels of parents with selected demographic variables. Methodology: A quantitative research approach with quasi-experimental, one group pretest posttest design was used. The population for the study was parents of children receiving chemotherapy and the sample in the study was 51 parents of children receiving chemotherapy at cancer research institute, Himalayan hospital, SRHU. On the first day written consent was taken from the participants and collected the data by using tool 1-(demographic variables) and tool-2 (structured knowledge questionnaire) interview schedule. Same day structured teaching programme was given in the form of intervention. On the 7th day posttest was done by using same tool. Results: The mean post-test knowledge score of parents is 22.45 ± 1.73 which was significantly higher than the pretest knowledge score 16.21 ± 1.99 there was a significant improvement in the knowledge of parents regarding home management of side effects of chemotherapy. Paired 't' test was calculated to find the significant difference between means of pretest and posttest knowledge scores. The calculated 't' value was 17.37 which is more than the table value 2.009. (df=50 at p<0.05). Chi-square test was performed to find association, only one variable relation with child was significant. Conclusion: It was concluded that the structured teaching programme on home management of side effects of chemotherapy was effective in increasing knowledge of parents.
IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science, 2017
Introduction: School children are emerging as creative persons who are preparing for their future... more Introduction: School children are emerging as creative persons who are preparing for their future role in society. It’s the time of new achievement and craze of new experiences in their life. So the parents must understand the normal behavior of the child. Each Child needs and preferences should be respected by their parents. Children spend much time in school as well as at home, therefore teachers and parents are responsible to detect any child which is deviated from the normal behavior and needs concern. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding IMBP in primary school children among teachers and to find out the association between the knowledge score of primary school teachers and selected demographic variable. Methodology and results: Quasi experimental one group pre-test post-test design was conducted in selected primary schools of Doiwala, Uttarakhand. The study was confined to sixty six pr...
Poor sleep quality and daytime sleepiness are the most prevalent sleep problems globally among co... more Poor sleep quality and daytime sleepiness are the most prevalent sleep problems globally among college students which contributes to the poor health of an individual as well as it affects academic performance of students. College students can easily adopt lifestyle changes which occur at a high rate and affects the sleep pattern and sleep behavior which contributes to the poor health of an individual. Methodology: In this study quantitative research approach was used as research approach in the study. The study was conducted at two different degree colleges of Dehradun. A total of 170 participants were assessed for daytime sleepiness, factors affecting sleep and sleep problem in the first phase. Seventy seven (77) participants had sleep problem as per PSQI and they have been included in the second phase. In experimental group, intervention was given in the form of teaching once followed by relaxation continuously for two weeks. Then sleep quality was assessed on 14 day and 28 day of...
Pediatrics & Therapeutics, 2017
Background: Hospitalization is stressful condition for children of all age groups. Venipuncture i... more Background: Hospitalization is stressful condition for children of all age groups. Venipuncture is one of the common painful procedures performed in hospital. Pediatric patients are often subjected to unexpected medical procedures that cause pain and anxiety. Statement of the problem: "A study to assess the effectiveness of Diversional Activity on pain and anxiety during venipuncture among children in a selected Hospital of Dehradun, Uttarakhand". Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of diversional activity on pain and anxiety during venipuncture among children in both experimental and control group and to find the association between level of pre interventional anxiety and pain of children with their personal profile. Methodology: A quantitative research approach with quasi experimental, two group pre-test post-test design for anxiety and post-test only design for pain was used. The study was conducted in pediatric areas of Himalayan Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Consecutive sampling technique was used to select the study subjects. Data was collected from 69 children (34 in control group and 35 in experimental group) by using children's fear scale to measure anxiety and Wong Baker Face Pain scale to measure pain. Results: The mean post interventional anxiety score of children in experimental group was 1.2 ± 0.54 which was significantly lower than the control group 3.4 ± 0.5. The mean post interventional pain score of children in experimental group was 4.5 ± 1.9 which was significantly lower than the control group 9.1 ± 1.3. Comparison of mean post interventional anxiety of experimental and control group was done by using independent 't' test and calculated 't' value was 8.4 which was found statistically significant at p<0.05. Comparison of mean pain score of children in experimental group and control group was computed by using independent 't' test and calculated 't' value was 5.54 and also found statistically significant at p<0.05. Conclusion: On the basis of findings the investigator concluded that the diversional activity was effective in reducing anxiety and pain during venipuncture.
Rashmi Joshi | Sanjenbam Emon Chanu | Vandana Chauhan, 2019
Background Toilet training is one of the most important phenomena during childhood. At the age of... more Background Toilet training is one of the most important phenomena during childhood. At the age of three children must train enough to control the bowel and bladder. They should acquire to adapt not only to delight his and her loved ones additionally also to preserve self integrity. Therefore it's a moral responsibility of the caregivers to train their child for toilet training.1The objectives of the study were to compare the post test knowledge and practice of mothers in control group and experimental group. Materials and Methods The study was conducted at selected Village, Doiwala Block, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. One hundred and thirty nine participants were selected based on inclusion criteria conveniently and assigned randomly to control and experimental group. Data was collected by administering structured knowledge questionnaire and self reported practice checklist. Results Findings suggest that the mean post test knowledge score 15.03±1.926 of experimental group was higher t...
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 2018
Children are the future resources of the nation. Preservation of their lives will always be a pri... more Children are the future resources of the nation. Preservation of their lives will always be a priority. Today lifestyle, environmental and other factors makes the child sick for that they need special treatment. After hospitalization, they need post discharge care at home. The present study aimed to identify the factor influencing post discharge care of hospitalized children among parents. Descriptive exploratory research design was used in this study. Parents who brought their child for follow up in OPD were the samples. Semi structured questionnaires were used for collecting the data from 66 samples who were selected by purposive sampling technique. Result showed that parents faced difficulties in giving medication and in transportation. Parents were stressed and alteration in their routine work during child care. Researcher concluded that maximum participants got information about the care to be given at home from the hospital itself, but still parents got difficulty in giving ca...
Pediatrics & Therapeutics
It is a study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and pract... more It is a study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice of postoperative care among parents of children with cleft lip and cleft palate in a selected hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Objective: The main objectives of the study was to compare the post-test knowledge of parents on postoperative care of cleft lip and cleft palate in control and experimental group and to assess the post-test practice of parents on post-operative care of cleft lip and cleft palate in control and experimental group. Methodology: Quasi-experimental, two groups pre-test and post-test designs were used in the study. The study was done in selected hospital Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The sample comprised of 60 parents of children with cleft lip and cleft palate who fulfilled inclusion criteria. All the participants who are available at the time of data collection were taken consecutively. Data was collected from participants by conducting interview schedule using structured knowledge questionnaire and observation practice checklist. Result: The result showed that in experimental group the mean post-test knowledge score (18.90 ± 0.95) was higher than the mean post-test knowledge score (10.46 ± 1.52) in control group which was found statistically significant at p<0.05. The mean post-test practice score in experimental group in day 1 was 10.40 ± 1.95 which was higher than the control group 7.00 ± 1.59 and the 't' value was 7.36. Again the mean post-test practice score in experimental group in day 2 was 11.80 ± 1.95 which was higher than the control group 6.66 ± 1.72 and the 't' value was 11.84. On third day the mean post-test practice score in experimental group was 10.76 ± 2.26 which was higher than the control group 6.43 ± 1.45 and the 't' value was 8.80. Hence the score predict that there was significant difference between the mean post-test practice in experimental and control group at p<0.05 level. So there was no evidence to accept the null hypothesis, hence the researcher rejects the null hypothesis and accepted the research hypothesis. Conclusion: It was concluded that structured teaching programme on post-operative care of cleft lip and cleft palate was effective in increasing knowledge and practice of parents.
International Journal of Nursing Education, 2016
The impact of parental alcoholism on adolescents is a psycho-social issue that urgently requires ... more The impact of parental alcoholism on adolescents is a psycho-social issue that urgently requires research and public awareness.
International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2019
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most infectious diseases if not treated properly it m... more Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most infectious diseases if not treated properly it may lead to mortality. The directly observed treatment, short course (DOTS) therapy is the choice of the treatment of TB. Objectives: The objectives of the study were (1) to determine the factors influencing compliance of persons with TB to DOTS, (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of an awareness program on knowledge and compliance to DOTS among persons with TB, (3) to find the association between pre-test level of knowledge with selected sociodemographic variables, and (4) to find the association between pre-test level of compliance to DOTS with selected sociodemographic variables. Materials and Methods: An evaluative approach with one group pre-test and post-test design was used as a research design in the study. 50 participants were selected as a sample using purposive sampling technique. The data were collected using structured knowledge questionnaire and compliance checklist through interview schedule Results: The study result showed that the mean post-test knowledge score (17.32 ± 1.58) was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (10.80 ± 2.05) and t value is 27.22 at P < 0.05. Similarly, the mean post-test compliance score (8.92 + 0.72) was higher than the mean pre-test compliance score (6.00 ± 1.05) and t value is 9.369 at P < 0.05. The sociodemographic variable such as age and educational status was significantly associated with pre-test knowledge score (χ² = 5.993, P < 0.05, and χ² = 11.49, P < 0.05), respectively, and gender was significantly associated with pre-test compliance score (χ² = 4.482, P < 0.05). The main reason for noncompliance to DOTS therapy was difficult to take multiple drugs for a long period and data showed that family support (29.55%) was highly influencing to comply with DOTS therapy. Conclusion: The awareness program was highly effective in increasing knowledge among TB person and compliance to DOTS therapy. Therefore, the knowledge and compliance of the TB person to DOTS therapy can be further improved by providing on-going awareness programs.